Russia, Nicholas II, Rouble 1902 AP

A natural, circulating example of this issue.

A rarer issue, minted in a mintage of only 140,009 pieces.

Traces of luster in the background.

The initials of Aleksander Riedka on the rim.

Obverse: the Tsar’s head facing left, with the legend in the rim:
Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ-И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.;

Reverse: the eagle of the Russian Empire, with “РУБЛЬ 1902 Г.” below it;

Edge: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛЯ (АP);